Bison Reporter
April Newsletter
From the Principal
Students, Kindergarten through 5th will be completing our Spring Fast Bridge Assessment window April 26-May 6 in Reading & Math. This data shows growth from the beginning of the year, middle of year, and now the end of year. If you are interested in your student's scores, please ask your child's teacher.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Togetherness Event on March 29, 2021! The event showcased many of our local businesses and partners available to families in our area. We look forward to planning another event in the future.
Summer school plans are in the works at the elementary level and more information to come next month.
Important Dates:
- Field Trip Dates will be communicated through each grade level, if you have questions, please call the office for more information
- Music Program Dates below
- May 17 Field Day K-5, parents are welcomed with more information to come
- May 19 Last Day of school early Dismissal 1:30
Mrs. Karn
COVID Update as of May 1st
As a district we have decided based on information we have received from Fall River Health Services and DOH, to discontinue the “Mask Zone” requirement beginning May 1st. All staff that have chosen to get vaccinated will be getting to the 14-day mark after their 2nd shot, which according to Jim Woehl at FRHS will place them at 95+% immunity. The CDC has also changed their social distance guidance for some age students down to 3 feet. We still have students and staff that are concerned about Covid and we will still be officially recommending, but not requiring masks. We will monitor the COVID situation over the summer, but we, as are many other Black Hills districts, are planning to start next year without any restrictions. A sincere thank your support to help us get through this.
Mr. Fischer
Literacy Tip
Reading Focus: Phonics | Grade: K/1, 2/3
Another great activity from: verywellfamily.com
Who knew learning phonics could be so much fun? Turn old magazines and catalogs into phonics activities that develop your child's comprehension even further. Pick a letter and spot everything in the catalog that has the same phonetic sound.
Grab the scissors and cut those items out of the pages. Together you'll make a customized flashcard as you learn the letter and its sound. Kids will have the visual of the word, such as alligator, along with the letter you're studying. You only need a few household items to get started.
Math Tip
It has been a great resource and our students are enjoying this program. If you haven't had your student show you, ask them today about IXL.
Music Programs
Below is the schedule of the programs:
Kindergarten/1st- April 28
3rd- May 5
2nd- May 12
4th- May 13
5th- Band/Celebration May 18 -Bison Center
Programs will be in the Case Auditorium or listed, beginning at 2:45-3:45. Parents are welcomed to attend and we will be encouraging social distancing practices during the programs. Students will return back to the classroom following the performance and dismissal will occur at 3:45.
PTA News
More information on EduKits to come for the 21-22 school year. This program allows for school supplies to be delivered directly to the school for the supplies that have been listed for the grade level your child is going to be in.
Next meeting will be April 26 4 pm in the Board Room & look forward to collaborating with you.
~PTA
Abby Karn
Email: Abby.Karn@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/
Phone: 605-745-4149
Facebook: facebook.com/HotSpringsSchools23-2